A00559 Summary:

BILL NO A00559
SAME AS SAME AS S00745
SPONSOR Lentol
COSPNSR
MLTSPNSR
Add Art 18 S18.01, Pks & Rec L; add S97-llll, St Fin L
Provides for establishment of the urban open space program in the office of
parks, recreation and historic preservation; establishes the urban open space
program fund; makes an appropriation of 10 million dollars; purpose of the
program is to provide for the acquisition, creation, establishment, expansion,
improvement, conservation and protection of open space areas in cities for the
purpose of enhancing the urban environment, and thereby promoting the health,
safety and welfare of the people of the state in a variety of ways, such as
reduction of air and noise pollution, modification of extremes of temperature
(resulting in the reduction of energy expended to heat/cool buildings/homes),
assisting watershed management, providing habitats for desirable urban
vegetation and wildlife, provision of shade, preservation of natural resources,
enhancement of real estate values and beautification of urban areas throughout
the state.